PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Feb 18, 2015 17:00:34 GMT
While I have used the Fiskars SureCut Deluxe for years (preceded by an older Fiskars model), I only scrap at home, cut textured cardstock & an occasional photo, & am considering a more substantial & accurate trimmer. Please recommend a non-guillotine trimmer with at least a 12" base, 1/16" gridlines, a paper guard (to secure the paper/photos without fingerprints/smudges), ability to cut 12" in both directions & stop mid-cut, etc. Photos & links welcome. TIA.
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Feb 18, 2015 17:31:30 GMT
I love my Gensis. It is expensive. If you're interested put your name on a waiting list. Bonnie is wonderful. Someone will call you before they charge your card and ship the cutter.
I have the 16" with Edgelight. I wouldn't trade it for the world!
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 19, 2015 3:56:19 GMT
That Genesis looks gorgeous. I saw it for $390. Is there anywhere that might have a better deal, or is it just one of those products that is pretty hard to get a hold of and can charge the price they want?
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 19, 2015 3:57:44 GMT
My friend makes hundreds of kits a year. She uses the Purple Cow (Costco) and loves it. I have purchased the Making Memories one and another guillotine type one and they were just okay.
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Feb 19, 2015 11:10:34 GMT
Bonnie bought the company that makes Genesis. As far as I know she is the only one that sells it. I've had mine for years. I absolutely recommend it. If I wouldn't of purchased it I would of spent that much on other trimmers and then bought it.
I haven't had to replace a blade.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Feb 19, 2015 21:58:34 GMT
Thanks for your replies. I've considered the Genesis for at least a decade. Every time I decide to stop debating & just buy it, the 16" with edgelight is out-of-stock!
Any other suggestions, while I continue to ponder the Genesis (& wish there was an estimated date of availability on the website)...
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Feb 20, 2015 0:21:09 GMT
Put your name on the waiting list. Bonnie will contact you. Then you can decide if you want it or not. Get on it!!! You will not regret it.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Feb 20, 2015 4:08:19 GMT
I have a Genesis it does not have a paper guard like you want. It is my one small complaint about it. I use a ruler when I think about it. I do love everything else about it though  |
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Feb 20, 2015 17:49:54 GMT
That's what it is called....the paper guard. I bought it and don't use it because the paper lines up so nicely it isn't needed.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Feb 21, 2015 6:38:10 GMT
That's what it is called....the paper guard. I bought it and don't use it because the paper lines up so nicely it isn't needed. Thank you for the info on this thread. I have considered putting my name on this waiting list and paying a fortune to have this shipped to me when my name comes up; unfortunately a paper guard is essential for me and I obviously focussed so hard on the desirable aspects of this trimmer I overlooked the lack of a guard! Oh well. OP: my Fiskars rotary Procision (sp) is, I believe, the next best thing. I like it a lot and have thrown out / donated a few trimmers in my time. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2015 10:55:16 GMT
My son learned how to use a paper trimmer from an early age. He needed to borrow my mobile one I take to scrapbook out of the house-up to his bedroom. Well wouldn't you know it but the same trimmer now resides in his apartment in Vancouver. About 4 hours away. Funny how a trimmer sprouted wings and flew away like that.
All the more reason to go buy another portable one, right?
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pegomh
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Post by pegomh on Jun 20, 2017 0:22:43 GMT
Hi, I bought my genesis trimmer from Bonnie probably in 2007 or 2008 after being on the list. I don't use it and want to sell it, if anyone is interested. I'm asking $300 which includes shipping. It's the 16 inch with a light. Thanks. And its still available June 2018.
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